line drive
A batted baseball that is usually hit hard and travels in the air not far above the ground.
The batter hit a line drive to left field for a single.
line of fire
The path that something fired or thrown takes.
When the bandit and the police began to shoot, John was almost in their line of fire.
line of least resistance
path of least resistance
The easiest way; the way that takes least effort.
In becoming a doctor like his father John had really just followed the line of least resistance.
Some parents take the path of least resistance with their children and let them do as they please.
line of scrimmage
An imaginary line on a football field parallel to the goal lines where each play except the kickoff begins.
The play was stopped at the line of scrimmage.
line one's pockets
line one's purse
To get a lot of money unfairly; get rich by being dishonest.
The policeman lined his pockets by taking bribes.
The inspector lined his pockets by permitting contractors to use poor building materials.
line up
To take places in a line or formation; stand side by side or one behind another; form a line or pattern.
The boys lined up and took turns diving off the springboard.
The football team lined up in a "T" formation.
The moviegoers lined up in front of the theater showing the most popular film of the summer.
To put in line.
John lined up the pool balls.
To adjust correctly.
The garage man lined up the car's wheels.
To make ready for action; complete a plan or agreement for; arrange.
Henry's friends lined up so many votes for him that he won the election.
Roger lined up a summer job before school was out.
The superintendent lined up all the new teachers he needed before he went on vacation.
Rob is going to schedule the famous author to speak at the convention if he can line her up in time.
To become ready for action; come together in preparation or agreement.
The football schedule is lining up well; the coach has arranged all games except one.
Larry wanted to go to the seashore for the family vacation, but the rest of the family lined up against him.
lineup
An alignment of objects in a straight line.
A lineup of Venus and the moon can be a very beautiful sight in the night sky.
An arrangement of suspects through a one-way mirror so that the victim or the witness of a crime can identify the wanted person.
She picked out her attacker from a police lineup.
listen in
To listen to a radio broadcast.
We found them listening in to the president's speech.
To listen to the talk of others, often to talk that is not intended for your ears; eavesdrop.
When Mary talked to her boyfriend on the telephone, her little brother listened in.